I enjoyed myself at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden ... but I expected more from it. Perhaps it was from the many glossy pictures that I've seen in magazines, or the segments from Martha Stewart, and P. Allen Smith. I just expected my socks to be knocked off and they weren't. The exhibits that *were* open were beautiful. The Japanese garden... more

Unlike the New York Botanical Garden, which I unsuccessfully tried to reach via the subway (note that you may have to walk for a long time or else hail a cab or ride the bus to make the trip to that garden from the subway station), the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was located right next to the Brooklyn Museum and the... more

Note that there is a combo ticket with the Brooklyn Museum of Art next door, but you need to buy it at the botanic garden first. It was a very serene space with different varieties of plants and flowers. The rose garden was pretty nice. There are lots of places to stop and enjoy. more

Visited here the afternoon of 4/22/07 along with thousands of other people suffering from cabin fever. It was a lovely day, and even though many of the flowers weren't out yet, it was obvious that this place will be lovely in a week or two. The place features different looks depending on the season. On the 22nd, the daffodils were... more

I've been to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden twice - once in winter, and the other spring. If possible, avoid a winter visit simply because it is COOOLDD!!! In the spring however, the garden is a peaceful respite from the city's hustle and bustle. more

The Brooklyn botanical garden is a beautiful place to visit and just realx in. There are diffrent gardens and ponds depending on the seasons. There is an indoor exhibit with dry plants. Its free on Wednesday and Saturday morning. They even offer programs for kids. more